Housechores Vocabulary

What do you call the act of cleaning the dishes after a meal?

• scrubbing the dishes

• doing the dishes

• washing the dishes

• cleaning the plates

What is the term for washing and drying clothes?

• vacuuming

• gardening

• laundry

• ironing

What do you use to sweep the floor?

• mop

• broom

• sponge

• vacuum

What do you call the process of cleaning the house?

• homemaking

• housekeeping

• housework

• housecleaning

What is the term for tidying up a room by putting things in their proper place?

• sorting

• cleaning

• arranging

• organizing

What do you use to clean the windows?

• Soap and water

• Vinegar and newspaper

• Bleach and paper towels

• Window cleaner and a cloth or squeegee

What is the term for cutting the grass in the garden?

• pruning

• trimming

• mowing

• weeding

What do you use to mop the floor?

• Sponge

• Mop

• Broom

• Vacuum cleaner

What is the term for taking out the trash from the house?

• garbage disposal

• trash elimination

• waste disposal

• rubbish removal

What do you use to dust the furniture?

• Paper towel

• Sponge

• Vacuum cleaner

• Microfiber cloth or feather duster